Richard Schiewetz, the founder of the Schiewetz Foundation believed that with, hard work, an entrepreneurial spirit and the opportunity to succeed, every resident of the Miami Valley Region in Ohio could make a positive difference in their community. In honor of Richard Schiewetz's vision and legacy, the Schiewetz Foundation provides financial support to charitable organizations that improve the quality of life for the residents in the Miami Valley Region in Ohio. Specifically, the Foundation supports charitable organizations who's programs work to further economic development and entrepreneurship, higher education, leadership training, historical preservation and the performing arts, with grants for programs and capital projects.